I never did get into Achewood. I don't deny that it may be brilliant, but I tried reading it a few months ago and just never got into it. It's probably one of those character-driven strips that I'd appreciate more if I read through the archives, but that's a Herculean task and I am a weak man.

Anyway, while I know for a fact the Wondermark strip collections would be brilliant (it IS Wondermark after all), I do wonder, are his parody Victorian novels worth reading? Trying to decide if they're worth a purchase or not.

"I never did get into Achewood. I don't deny that it may be brilliant, but I tried reading it a few months ago and just never got into it. It's probably one of those character-driven strips that I'd appreciate more if I read through the archives, but that's a Herculean task and I am a weak man."

It only gets good a year into its run. When Ray, Roast Beef and Pat are introduced.I'd suggest starting here as it is the first storyarc:http://m.assetbar.com/achewood/uua9hrCSb

Oh, I like the Achewood. Nate: I would suggest just reading a few of the arcs, which are linked to from the main site. It's definitely character-driven, yeah, but I think you'll get the personalities of the characters after a few arcs.

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